Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:22
American Standard Version
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth `shall be to' them that devise good.
Amplified® Bible
Do they not err who devise evil {and} wander from the way of life? But loving-kindness {and} mercy, loyalty {and} faithfulness, shall be to those who devise good.
Contemporary English Version
It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.
Darby English Version
Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
Good News Bible
You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.
King James Version
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
New American Standard Bible
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth {will be to} those who devise good.
New International Version
Do not those who plot evil go astray?
But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
New King James Version
Do they not go astray who devise evil?
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will come to those who devise good.
Revised Standard Version
Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
Young's Literal Translation
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth `are' to those devising good,
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